2025 Feb PsiU Today Featured Article(s)

The Delta Omicron Chapter at Purdue University has helped Psi U achieve a new milestone and has become our 50^th Chapter. Established as a colony in the Spring of 2016, it received recognition from the University and the Interfraternity Council (IFC) by the following Fall. The chapter expanded to over 30 members in its first two years and transitioned to a Provisional Chapter in April 2019. However, like many organizations, it faced challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to a decline in membership by 2021. Despite these obstacles, the chapter successfully revitalized itself. Last Fall, it submitted a petition that was accepted by the Executive Council and then distributed to the chapters of Psi Upsilon for final approval over the winter.

We’ll be holding a special Installation ceremony this coming Fall to recognize this momentous achievement and all Psi Upsilon brothers will be invited to attend!

You can read the Delta Omicron’s Petition here:

The Coat of Arms for the Delta Omicron Chapter was created by our Director of Engagement, Jonathan Chaffin, Gamma Tau, ’00 (Georgia Tech) with the Founding Class in the Spring of 2019.  

The valknut emblem signifies the chapter’s commitment to courage and bravery. This symbol also connects to a forge, reflecting their affiliation with the University as Boilermakers. Each v-shape within the emblem represents the Greek letter “Nu,” which has a numerical value of 50. The golden Nu indicates that the Purdue Colony is the 50th Chapter of Psi Upsilon, while the combination of three Nu’s highlights that 2019 marked the 150th anniversary of Purdue University, which was established in 1869. The chapter’s motto translates to “We Create Dreams.”